Cornes thinks N Bassett is the man

[Carnage]

Surely is the man.
To lose first 5 games then make a gf in your first year...
Then lose players, which he developed, like Duigan Lower Puopolo and to a lesser degree Phillips yet still be 2nd this year is an amazing feat.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Why do you guys assume clarkson would employ the same gameplan at the crows as he did at hawthorn?

Different cattle. Different game plan.

One hit wonder.
Why change a plan that worked the first time
No other option.

 

[sydney_crow]

By way of comparison the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition appointed a coach (Chris Hickey) who did not IIRC have a background at the elite level. He was a coach in the Sydney club competition (read: SANFL equivalent) and has taken the Tahs into the finals of the comp. I would not rule out Bassett purely on the basis that he has not done a coaching apprenticeship at AFL level.

 

[Southerntakeover]

One hit wonder.
Why change a plan that worked the first time
No other option.

So you think Hawks are employing the same game plan this year that they did last?

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

So you think Hawks are employing the same game plan this year that they did last?

Slightly different but basically using the same principles as last year and the year before.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Slightly different but basically using the same principles as last year and the year before.

Uh... no.

Theyve changed from a long kicking team with the lowest number of short kicks in the league last year, to a possession based short kicking team with the highest amount.

The change in game plan is one of the major reasons for their improvement this season. They've compensated for the weakness in defence by holding possession for longer, and hence not exposing the defence. Very good coaching.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Uh... no.

Theyve changed from a long kicking team with the lowest number of short kicks in the league last year, to a possession based short kicking team with the highest amount.

The change in game plan is one of the major reasons for their improvement this season. They've compensated for the weakness in defence by holding possession for longer, and hence not exposing the defence. Very good coaching.

Ok, I’ll take that on the chin but still don’t rate him and still don’t believe he would be a good coach with our squad. He’d still implement that god awful Clarko cluster that is as boring as bat shit to watch.

 

[Southerntakeover]

I dont think your criticism can stand if you conceed that point.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

I dont think your criticism can stand if you conceed that point.

Clarko or Craig?

Its ok, I’ll admit I don’t follow them that much and was possibility rating my opinion of him from about 4 years ago. However I will continue to be skeptical of his coaching until it effect the team I support and if he happens (doubt it as I doubt he will leave the hawks) to get the crows job I possibly will whine until he wins us a premiership. After that he will be a legend. I’ll even say Neil Craig is a legend if he wins us a premiership. That’s all I support a team for, is to win a flag.

 

[BrissyCrow]

Clarko or Craig?

Its ok, I’ll admit I don’t follow them that much and was possibility rating my opinion of him from about 4 years ago. However I will continue to be skeptical of his coaching until it effect the team I support and if he happens (doubt it as I doubt he will leave the hawks) to get the crows job I possibly will whine until he wins us a premiership. After that he will be a legend. I’ll even say Neil Craig is a legend if he wins us a premiership. That’s all I support a team for, is to win a flag.

I would be skeptical too but he would be better than NC. What we need arefresh ideas and that will mean a bit of a clean out. We also need a coach that will attract players to the club. Even though I would prefer SA players we will need to attract some Vic players that will stay with us. A high profile coach will also bring other exposure for us. I have no idea how good Basset is (he was a excellent player) bur is two years in the SANFL long enough for what we need.

 

[Allefgib]

Alex for afghanistan.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Alex for Adelaide.

Much better ring to it.

 

[moogerfooger]

like any coach, you would need to make sure his deficiencies are covered by what his assistants bring to the table. our current panel is an example of what happens when you don't. too many people who think the same way and have the same blind spots.

the biggest issue at our club is not so much the coach but the people who appoint the coach. they didn't go through the proper process last time, is there anyone here who trusts them to do it right next time?

 

[Tomas]

like any coach, you would need to make sure his deficiencies are covered by what his assistants bring to the table. our current panel is an example of what happens when you don't. too many people who think the same way and have the same blind spots.

the biggest issue at our club is not so much the coach but the people who appoint the coach. they didn't go through the proper process last time, is there anyone here who trusts them to do it right next time?

How many people do you know in your current job whom you have thought have no idea and then think how did they get through the interview process. Take it from me there are alot of talkers out there whom would interview well but are S__t at their jobs. I rate a coaches ability to develop and pick out talent and faults. It is something you have to have an eye for and how can you show this in an interview. Runs on the board ala Bassett is the only way you can judge this.

 

[Crow_Magnon]

I think Bassett has got some real potential, but then again Glenelg thought Mickan was the ants pants after taking them to finals in 4 successive years after being cellar dwellers, yet Bass is only in his second year with the 'Legs. Things can change quite quickly in the footy world, though his record to date is quite impressive. He'll need some good assistants if he's to make the leap say in 2012!

 

[Malibu#27]

I said it on our board when Chocko looked to be on the way out, but I see something special in Bassett.

Im certain he's going to make it as a coach and was hoping we would pursue him. At the time I rated him the best of the new generation of coaches and think he's easily the best ex afc option you have.

Bickley to me has a touch of the primuses about him, Goodwin has some history about him, while bassett come across on a whole different plane. Clean cut and a deep thinker.

I wanted him last year, and I still am convinced he was our best option.

 

[footy4ever]

Bassett?

Ok, now it's confirmed. Cornes is an idiot.

I've seen a handful of few Norwood games under Bassett. Am I missing something?

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

The scoreboard presumably

 

[feenix67]

I dont think it's a good idea to appoint a rookie coach for a rookie group. That's not to say Bass wont make a good coach, but the step up for him into the AFL arena would be massive, let alone the immediate development needs of the group.

I would be shattered if we appointed anyone other than an experienced AFL coach to take this group forward, in the event that Craig got moved on.

 

[Freddy Bassett]

Bassett?

Ok, now it's confirmed. Cornes is an idiot.

I've seen a handful of few Norwood games under Bassett. Am I missing something?

Are you talking about our ( South's) big win last year? He did some fairly handy things after the first four rounds with what looked a very ordinary squad.

 

[swanfan]

The scoreboard presumably

Love it, Carl..

 

[Punchy Bassett]

Bassett?

Ok, now it's confirmed. Cornes is an idiot.

I've seen a handful of few Norwood games under Bassett. Am I missing something?

Wow.

Let me guess you were the South supporter at the Parade early last year that proudly announced you had seen the wooden spoon team in Norwood after we went 0-4?

How about missing the fact that Bass has taken Norwood from a basket case to a GF in one season with the same if not worse list than the previous coach had? How about the fact we lost several key players to the AFL over the summer and we still currently sit second on the ladder on a seven match unbeaten run?

How about the fact Bassett actually has some passion and isn't afraid to show it and also promotes players to the senior team regardless of age? (There have been at least 4-5 kids make their debut for Norwood this season based on reserves form) Both things our fans find frustrating with our current coach.

But that's fine, you keep going down there with Ron Fuller. How's that going again?

 

[Freddy Bassett]

Wow.

Let me guess you were the South supporter at the Parade early last year that proudly announced you had seen the wooden spoon team in Norwood after we went 0-4?

How about missing the fact that Bass has taken Norwood from a basket case to a GF in one season with the same if not worse list than the previous coach had? How about the fact we lost several key players to the AFL over the summer and we still currently sit second on the ladder on a seven match unbeaten run?

How about the fact Bassett actually has some passion and isn't afraid to show it and also promotes players to the senior team regardless of age? (There have been at least 4-5 kids make their debut for Norwood this season based on reserves form) Both things our fans find frustrating with our current coach.

But that's fine, you keep going down there with Ron Fuller. How's that going again?

That was me!

And ease up on the Ron Fuller bashing, South are on the improve my friend..... We will play finals before the Crows do I reckon

 

[jarmanagic]

Punchy Bassett makes good points. The most impressive thing about Nathan Bassett is his ability to get the best out of players. He resurrected careers of Duigan, Lower etc last year and is doing the same thing right now with Darren Pfeffier who will play AFL again next year

More proof needed... Luke Jericho is playing well and tackling hard under Bassett

besides that Walker will stay and star under Bass

There is only 1 choice for 2012 and it is the 2011 SANFL premiership coach ( or the coach who finishes 2nd to Roy Laird)

 

[ruscy002]

Punchy Bassett makes good points. The most impressive thing about Nathan Bassett is his ability to get the best out of players. He resurrected careers of Duigan, Lower etc last year and is doing the same thing right now with Darren Pfeffier who will play AFL again next year

More proof needed... Luke Jericho is playing well and tackling hard under Bassett

besides that Walker will stay and star under Bass

There is only 1 choice for 2012 and it is the 2011 SANFL premiership coach ( or the coach who finishes 2nd to Roy Laird)

Just not on public holidays